Wolf Pack Targets Drunk Drivers in Pinellas

Members of the wolf pack will come from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and six police departments.

PINELLAS COUNTY – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and six city police departments will target drunk drivers this coming weekend.

The wolf pack operation will monitor drivers beginning at 7 p.m., Friday (Dec. 22) through 5 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 23). They will maintain a proactive profile over the holiday weekend on the
highly-traveled roadways of Pinellas County.

The wolf pack will be headed by the Pinellas sheriff in conjunction with the Clearwater, Gulfport, Kenneth City, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg police departments and G4S Prisoner Transport. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Remove Intoxicated Drivers USA, and the Suncoast Safety Council will support law enforcement during the operation.

The operation is part of the Pinellas sheriff’s ongoing commitment to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of the wolf pack is to educate people and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

The Pinellas sheriff conducts wolf packs continuously throughout the year.